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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

The University of Huddersfield
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Recognised connections to give you an extra edge when you graduate. Read More Our Mechanical Engineering Graduates go on to amazing careers in a diverse range of industries. You could have an impact on one of the major challenges facing society today such as climate change, world health and the future of our transport networks.

We are situated at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse with great links to set you up for an exciting career. A degree in Mechanical Engineering could open the door to a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future, securing a role at the at the heart of these technological developments could result in a substantial earning potential which will allow you to shape the lifestyle you want in the future. * Choosing to study the MEng will also give you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and project management skills and work towards Chartered Engineer status.

Being a chartered engineer will give you the credibility to become a leader in the field.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts30%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts15%
How they qualified
75% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel75%
otherHE25%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
75%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£29,000
3 years on
£36,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching59%
Assessment & feedback58%
Academic support63%
Well organised58%
Learning resources62%
Student community65%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Huddersfield's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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